HELPFUL HINTS: HOW TO SPOT THE MILLIONAIRES NEXT DOOR

It’s not hard to spot the multi-millionaires (or billionaires) in many cities. In Dubai just head to the marina where the 200-foot yachts are moored. In London the Bentley escort vehicle is the dead give away. In other places where wealth has quietly congregated for generations it’s far harder to follow the visible money trail. This is purposeful.

The difference between the two is based on a self-selecting level of discretion. CEOs and sports stars buy houses in Jupiter Island, Florida, and in Southampton, Long Island, for a reason. Among residents in these places it’s both a requirement and an art form to keep wealth discrete. Privacy can always be imposed by a 10-foot gate or an island only accessible by boat. It’s more coveted (and reliable) when it’s culturally expected and socially maintained within the fabric of a community.

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